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If (x + 2) is a factor of f(x), then:
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Find k if x3 + kx2 − 3x + 6 leaves a remainder of 10 when divided by (x − 2).
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
k = 1/2
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Explanation
f(2) = 8 + 4k − 6 + 6 = 4k + 8. Setting 4k + 8 = 10 gives k = 1/2.
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